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Heat forward Chris Bosh was released from the hospital Friday after spending a week after being diagnosed with blood clots on his lung. Coach Erik Spoelstra said Bosh was in good spirits despite the setback. "He's at home," Spoelstra said. "He's recovering. He's starting to feel a little bit better. He's definitely glad to be out of the hospital." Bosh will miss the remainder of the season because of the blood-thinning medication. He is the second player to be ruled out for the year because of blood clots. The ailment also sidelined Brooklyn Nets forward Mirza Teletovic. "I've been catching up with him via text," Spoelstra...

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